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(also known as Pentosan polysulfate)
Pentosan is used to relieve the symptoms of the bladder condition called interstitial cystitis.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Common Brand Names:
Elmiron
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Interstitial Cystitis (IC) | 284 |
64% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
0% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
| Female Sexual Issues | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 64% (289
Members)
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Elmiron Reviews
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My husband had an allergic reaction to Elmiron so I had to stop taking it. After a few months, it did help but my husband couldn't handle it.
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WORKING I THINK I'VE ONLY BEEN ON IT A COUPLE MONTHS
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didn't work
Working / Worked
Took about 3 months to work and is now helping me.
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still hoprful
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works great.
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tedious to take, 1 hour before and/or two hours after meals 3 times a day. i am more of a 'grazer' instead of 3 meals a day girl, so i found this hard to deal wiht, BUT did in fact do this for months. Seems as soon as i stop the meds, the symptoms return.
Working / Worked
It is ok.
Working / Worked
i take 100 milligrams three times a day. it soothes a bit
Working / Worked
No it did not work but I had IC for many years before it came out
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I would REALLY recommend also exploring some alternative therapies out there. I am pregnant, for example, and I can't take Elmiron as there are not a... [More] -
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I have been on Elmiron since January 2007. It took about 3 months before I noticed any improvement. I have had no adverse reactions to this drug and... [More] -
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I took Elmiron and found it to be extremely effective. I had no noticeable side effects. I began my treatment in 2001 when I felt I was at the end up ... [More] -
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My eyes also get blurry, and I take Elmiron. It's almost like a film is over my eyes at times. [More] -
New study on which drugs work for IC
Hey you guys Study just published in the Archives of Internal Medicine Oct 8, 2007 reviewed the studies done on Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder... [More]
